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Carnoustie Medical Group will be closed on Monday 7 October 2024, in line with the public holidays for GP practices across Tayside. Please remember community pharmacies can offer advice and treatment for many illnesses while we are closed.
The minutes of the meetings of the Patient Representative Group held on 26 June and 26 August are now available.
South Angus Peer Service are running workshops on wellbeing at Carnoustie Medical Group on Thursday afternoons.
The workshops are open to all those living in Arbroath, Monifieth and Carnoustie, so please spread the word.
You can apply for individual sessions only or join all the sessions.
In line with practices across Tayside, the surgery will be closed from 1pm on Wednesday 4 September for GP, nurse and staff development.
If you require urgent medical advice contact 01241 802360 (1pm to 6pm only).
The latest practice newsletter is now available. The Summer 2024 issue includes information about GP cover, our appointment system, text reminders, prescriptions, the Patient Representative Group, our zero tolerance to verbal abuse, and some interesting statistics.
Take care if you are exploring Scotland’s beaches this summer. Stings from wildlife such as jellyfish, sea urchins, or weever fish can be painful. Visit NHS 24's summer advice page for more guidance on what to do if you are stung.
Carnoustie Medical Group will be closed on Monday 22 July 2024, in line with the public holidays for GP practices across Tayside. Please remember community pharmacies can offer advice and treatment for many illnesses while we are closed.
The Pain Association Scotland Angus online Self-Management course is back in July. The course starts Tuesday 2nd July 2.45-4.45pm online via Zoom.
We will only be able to accommodate URGENT matters at the moment.
In line with current safe prescribing guidance and the vast majority of UK GP Practices, we have made the joint decision to no longer prescribe Diazepam for fear of flying.
In line with practices across Tayside, the surgery will be closed from 1pm on Wednesday 5 June for GP, nurse and staff development.
We are seeking to recruit a medical receptionist to join our friendly, hardworking team. We work in a busy, emotive environment where resilience and a good sense of humour are essential. This is a fixed term post of 1 year to cover a maternity leave. Closing date for applications is 10 June 2024.
If you live with a long term condition, or often feel stressed or struggle to cope, the Lifestyle Management Course could help you learn techniques and skills that will help to reduce stress and give you the tools you need to live well and manage better.
Carnoustie Medical Group will be closed on Monday 6 May and Monday 27 May 2024, in line with the public holidays for GP practices across Tayside. Please ensure you have enough of your regular medication before the public holidays and only order what you need. There is no need to order additional medication.
Explore practical ways to improve wellbeing that can become part of your daily routine. These sessions are being held in Arbroath on Fridays from 3rd May, 11am to 1pm. To book your place, call Angus Nova on 01241 873900 or email angus.nova@penumbra.org.uk.
Coming to Carnoustie Sports Centre on Wednesday 5 June, an event to gather views of family members with experience of loved ones' alcohol or drug use.
Carnoustie Medical Group will be closed on Monday 1 April and Monday 8 April, in line with the public holidays for GP practices across Tayside.
We continue to experience a high volume of GP appointment requests on a daily basis and have changed our appointment system to deal with these more efficiently and fairly. Please read the following carefully to ensure you are given the correct care.
FREE Carnoustie BEACTIVE Health walks. The walk is leisurely and short (45 minutes approximately with shorter options available) and led by trained Health Walk Leaders.
The Alzheimer Scotland Angus community groups are there to be enjoyed by anyone living with dementia or experiencing difficulties with their memory, including their families and friends. Find out what's on at the Alzheimer Scotland Angus groups throughout March.
Your community pharmacy can offer advice and treatment for minor ailments. Please consider visiting a pharmacy before calling your GP or NHS24 as many ailments do not require you to see a doctor.
Are you experiencing low mood, anxiety or distress? If you need to talk, NHS 24's Breathing Space service is there to listen. Get in touch on the phone or webchat for mental health and wellbeing advice. Phone 0800 83 85 87 or visit breathingspace.scot.
In line with practices across Tayside, the surgery will be closed from 1pm on Wednesday 28 February for GP, nurse and staff development.
Carnoustie Golf Links is hosting a Mental Health & Wellbeing Open Day on Tuesday 27th February from 11am-3pm, open to all.
Cases of measles are on the rise in the UK. You should check whether you and your loved ones have had two doses of the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine.
Tip Top Toes provides a low cost toenail cutting/personal foot care service based in Carnoustie. This service is run by volunteers who have received instruction on toenail cutting, filing and foot care checks from NHS podiatrists. For more information or to book an appointment, please call 07568 936222.
If you are grieving and finding things tough, support is available.
Carnoustie sessions for giving blood.